What happened on Wednesday August 31, 2011?

Here's what happened on August 31, 2011:

• US Justice Department challenges AT&T-T-Mobile merger On August 31, 2011, the US Justice Department filed a lawsuit to block the proposed merger between AT&T and T-Mobile. The department argued that the merger would reduce competition and harm consumers in the telecommunications market. source: justice.gov
• Syrian troops conduct raids in Hama Syrian troops, supported by tanks, raided homes in the city of Hama, searching for activists involved in ongoing protests against President Bashar al-Assad. The raids occurred a day after security forces killed at least four people among demonstrators. source: news.trust.org
• Australian High Court blocks asylum seeker transfer The Australian High Court ruled against the government's plan to transfer asylum seekers to Malaysia, deeming the agreement between the two countries invalid. The decision was a significant setback for Australia's immigration policy, as it sought to deter boat arrivals by sending asylum seekers to Malaysia. The ruling emphasized the need for legal and human rights considerations in immigration agreements. source: theguardian.com
• 68th Venice International Film Festival Begins The prestigious 68th Venice International Film Festival commenced in Venice, Italy, celebrating global cinema and artistic expression in one of the world's most renowned film events.
• Severe Wildfires Devastate Texas and Oklahoma Intense wildfires, particularly the Possum Kingdom Complex, caused extensive damage to homes and infrastructure across Texas and Oklahoma, underscoring the increasing environmental challenges in the region.
• Hurricane Katia Forms in 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season Hurricane Katia emerged as the second hurricane of the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season, potentially posing significant meteorological and environmental challenges.
• Revelation about Gaddafi's Daughter Hana Dr. Gassem Baruni revealed intriguing information about Hana Moammar Gaddafi, previously believed killed in 1986 US airstrikes, who reportedly worked as a surgeon before mysteriously disappearing on August 25.

Events in 2011

August 31, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 31, 2011

Your poster from August 31, 2011

August 31, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 31, 2011:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $74.36
• Apple AAPL: opens at $390.57
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.29
• General Electric GE: opens at $16.24
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $173.29

Exchange Rates on August 31, 2011:

• 1 USD = 76.66 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9782 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.8065 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.378 CNY
• 1 EUR = 110.232 JPY

August 31, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Juve Stabia - Verona : 1 - 2
• Torino - Cittadella : 1 - 1

August 31, 2011 was a Wednesday and it was the 243rd day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 2011 can also be written as 8/31/2011 in the US and as 31/8/2011 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 2011 in August 2011 calendar

Famous people born on August 31, 2011:

• Milo Bugliari

  Milo Bugliari is the son of actress Alyssa Milano and her husband David Bugliari, a talent agent.

Famous people born in 2011

Famous people born on August 31st

Famous people died on August 31, 2011:

• Valerij Il'ič Roždestvenskij

Famous people who died in 2011

Famous people who died on August 31st

August 31, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 2011 was Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

1. Katy Perry - Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)
2. LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem
3. Lil Wayne - She Will
4. Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger
5. Nicki Minaj - Super Bass

August 31, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 2011 was I'm On One by DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

1. DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne - I'm On One
2. Kelly Rowland Featuring Lil Wayne - Motivation
3. Miguel - Sure Thing
4. Lil Wayne - How To Love
5. Miguel - Quickie

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.

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August 31, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 31, 2011 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 2011 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 31, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 09:26 am and setting at 09:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 13, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Sep 12, 2011.

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Your place in the Universe on August 31, 2011

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Someone born on August 31, 2011 is:

14 years 7 months old,

or 175 months and 5 days old,

or 761 weeks and 4 days old,

or 5331 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 2011?

There are 148 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 31st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 31, 2011.

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